The stage is set ready for today’s 12.45pm start. (Picture by Steve Sarre)
POLICE are preparing for the largest crowd the island has seen for years.
As last-minute touches were added to the 7,500-capacity Guernsey Live venue at Victoria Avenue, the force is gearing up for one of its busiest times.
Organisers could not confirm how many tickets had been sold, but speculated it was more than the 3,000 for each day quoted on Wednesday. ‘Obviously people are selling them in Jersey and Guernsey and at the moment we are trying to put the show together on site so we do not have a final figure,’ said Guernsey Live’s Fran Guerrier.
The man heading the security operation, Superintendent Ian Morellec, said the force had been putting measures in place to ensure the safety of festival-goers and neighbours.
*The seafront between the Red Lion and the Half Way will be closed from 10.15pm on Saturday and Sunday until the crowds have dispersed. Buses will run from the Red Lion into Town.
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hey my name is sam, i attended guernsey live and had a really good time its a shame there isnt more pictures on your site!! the festival was good but better weather and bigger artists may have resulted in a better crowd, i think they should do another one but with better bands, a more variety of food but definately keep the same workers as they were really good!!!!! looking forward to jersey live!!!!!!!!!!!